Sandra Hess facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Sandra Hess
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| Born | 27 March 1968 Zürich, Switzerland
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| Occupation | Actress, model |
| Years active | 1992–2012 |
| Spouse(s) |
Michael Trucco
(m. 2009) |
Sandra Hess is an actress and former fashion model from Switzerland. She was born on March 27, 1968. Many people know her for playing Sonya Blade in the movie Mortal Kombat Annihilation (1997). She also played Lieutenant Alexandra "Ice" Jensen in the TV show Pensacola: Wings of Gold from 1998 to 2000.
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Sandra Hess: Early Life and Career
Sandra Hess started modeling and appearing in TV commercials when she was 15 years old. After finishing high school, she began studying law at the University of Zurich. However, she decided to move to the United States to become an actress before finishing her degree.
Starting an Acting Career
Once Sandra moved to Los Angeles, she began taking acting classes. Her very first acting role was in the 1992 movie Encino Man. In this film, she played a cavewoman.
In 1997, Sandra took on the role of Sonya Blade in the movie Mortal Kombat Annihilation. This was a big role, as she was taking over from another actress who played Sonya in the first movie.
Notable TV Roles
Sandra Hess also appeared in several popular TV shows. In 1998, she played an immortal bounty hunter named Reagan Cole in an episode of Highlander: The Series. She was also in the TV movie Nick Fury: Agent of S.H.I.E.L.D., where she played Andrea von Strucker, also known as Viper.
One of her main roles was Lieutenant Alexandra "Ice" Jensen in the series Pensacola: Wings of Gold. She also made guest appearances in shows like Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman, Sliders, SeaQuest DSV, and CSI: Crime Scene Investigation.
In 2008, Sandra played Sasha on the TV show General Hospital. Later, in 2010, she had a guest role on the show Psych.
Personal Life and Retirement
Sandra Hess married actor Michael Trucco in July 2009. They got married in Mexico. Interestingly, both Sandra and Michael played lieutenants in the same Marine unit on the TV series Pensacola: Wings of Gold. Sandra Hess stopped acting in 2012.
Sandra Hess: Film and TV Appearances
Sandra Hess appeared in many films and television shows throughout her career.
Film Roles
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 1992 | Encino Man | Cave Nug | |
| 1993 | The Big Gig | Sandy | Short film |
| 1994 | Endangered | Kate | |
| 1996 | Beastmaster III: The Eye of Braxus | Shada | TV film |
| 1997 | Nightwatch | Student | Uncredited |
| 1997 | Mortal Kombat Annihilation | Sonya Blade | |
| 1998 | Beach House | Alex | |
| 1998 | Nick Fury: Agent of S.H.I.E.L.D. | Andrea Von Strucker / Viper | TV film |
| 2002 | Face Value | Cat Nelson | |
| 2004 | Gargoyle: Wings of Darkness | CIA Agent Jennifer Wells | |
| 2006 | One Way | Dr. Evelin Sage | |
| 2008 | Remarkable Power | Cynthia West |
Television Roles
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 1994 | Blue Skies | Tai | Episode: "A Kiss Is Just a Mess" |
| 1995 | seaQuest DSV | Dr. Karen Sommers | Episode: "Something in the Air" |
| 1995 | Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman | Lisa Rockford | Episode: "Super Mann" |
| 1996 | Baywatch Nights | Nicki Schachter | Episode: "Takeover" |
| 1996 | High Tide | Mary McAdams | Episode: "Big Brother" |
| 1998 | Highlander: The Series | Reagan | Episode: "Deadly Exposure" |
| 1998 | Sliders | Marta | Episode: "Genesis" |
| 1998–2000 | Pensacola: Wings of Gold | Lieutenant Alexandra "Ice" Jensen | Main role; 44 episodes |
| 2000 | Titans | Margo Dupree | Episode: "Secrets & Thighs" |
| 2001 | 18 Wheels of Justice | Katie Caldwell | Episodes: "Hot Cars, Fast Women" "Once a Thief" |
| 2003 | CSI: Crime Scene Investigation | Mandy Klinefeld | Episodes: "Assume Nothing" "All for Our Country" |
| 2003 | Threat Matrix | Simone Benoit | Episode: "Alpha-126" |
| 2005 | Commander in Chief | Patya Kharkova | Episode: "First Dance" |
| 2006 | The Young and the Restless | Kara Ludwig | 5 episodes |
| 2006 | Shark | Whitney | Episode: "Déjà Vu All Over Again" |
| 2006–2007 | NCIS | Regine Smidt | Episodes: "Smoked" "Driven" "Blowback" "Trojan Horse" |
| 2008 | General Hospital | Sasha Donev | 33 episodes |
| 2010 | Psych | Svetlana Progoyovic | Episode: "Think Tank" |
| 2012 | CSI: NY | Elizabeth Ferguson | Episode: "Who's There?" |
See also
In Spanish: Sandra Hess para niños
